What are the common issues faced by chemical wholesalers?
There are indeed many pitfalls in the operation of chemical wholesalers. Let me help you sort out a few of the most common and headache inducing problems to give you a clear idea:
1? Business qualifications and compliance risks
Chaotic license management: Many bosses are not clear about the difference between the "Dangerous Chemicals Business License" and the "Dangerous Chemicals Safety Production License", and even think that buying a license can sell it casually.
Insufficient safety investment: In order to save money, the warehouse's fire and explosion prevention facilities are not in place, emergency equipment is missing, and safety training is perfunctory.
Storage non-compliance: mixing dangerous goods with ordinary goods, or selecting a warehouse location too close to residential areas, posing significant risks.
2? Security management and operational risks
Weak personnel safety awareness: Employees may not be able to use fire extinguishers correctly or use open flames in violation of regulations in the warehouse, which poses a high risk of accidents.
Maintenance and leakage risk: Improper equipment maintenance can easily lead to chemical leakage, which is one of the main causes of fire and explosion.
Lack of outsourcing management: Outsourcing transportation, loading and unloading can easily lead to accidents if supervision is not in place.
3? Trade Management and Operational Risks
Product specification management is complex: the same chemical may have different purities and packaging, making it particularly difficult to record and manage.
Difficult to control packaging and delivery time: Customers have diverse requirements, and it is difficult to control packaging and delivery time, which can easily cause delays.
Quality and contract disputes: If the testing is not strict or the contract terms are unclear, it is easy to argue over quality issues.
4? Industry competition and market risk
Profit margins are squeezed: industry competition is too fierce, price wars are fierce, and many bosses dare not spend more money on safety.
Difficulty in decentralized supervision of enterprises: Many small businesses are widely distributed, making it difficult for regulatory authorities to inspect them.
These problems are interrelated and may easily lead to accidents. If you are in this industry, it is recommended to focus on the qualification, warehousing, and personnel training aspects.
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